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Friendship with Christ the spiritual foundation of ordained ministry: Pope
When a priest has experienced the joy of truly believing in Jesus Christ and embracing him as a friend, it shows, Pope Leo XIV told priests yesterday. Source: OSV News.
More than 5000 Victorians Walk for Truth
Catholic Social Services Victoria representatives joined more than 5000 people on Wednesday on the final leg of the 500km Walk for Truth from Portland to Melbourne’s Parliament House.
Sydney Archdiocese calls for volunteers for International Eucharistic Congress
The Sydney Archdiocese is seeking volunteers for the International Eucharistic Congress, scheduled to take place in Sydney in 2028. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vinnies welcomes Queensland Budget’s support for homelessness
Queensland’s Crisafulli Government has handed down its first Budget this week, with Church providers welcoming support for people struggling in the state’s housing crisis. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Directory a ‘witness to the living faith of a pilgrim people’
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has announced the release of the latest edition of the Official Directory of the Catholic Church in Australia. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Survey suggests moderate use of social media the key to better mental health
Australian teenagers who spend between one and three hours a day on social media report similar or better mental health outcomes compared with those who use social media less, suggesting that moderation may be key, according to a major new survey. Source: The Guardian.
Violence against Eastern Christians growing with diabolical intensity: Pope
Violence against Christians in the East “seems to be raging … with a diabolical intensity previously unknown,” according to Pope Leo XIV. Source: Crux.
British Archbishop says End of Life Bill further devalues dignity of life
Liverpool Archbishop John Sherrington, who oversees life issues for the bishops of England and Wales, says the recent passage of a bill to legalise assisted suicide is a turning point in the country’s devaluation of the dignity of life. Source: National Catholic Register.
Lonely French woman longs for her own version of Mr Darcy
“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” is a French romantic comedy about a bookseller and aspiring author who is invited to a residency to discuss the work of Jane Austen. Source: Australian Catholics.